Match-winner Danny Welbeck received some special praise from Arsene Wenger. Arsene Wenger insists he was never tempted to quit Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman has been in charge of the Gunners for over two decades but, according to former United chairman Martin Edwards, he came close...

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger refused to comment on why Thomas Lemar's transfer to Arsenal broke down on transfer deadline day. Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there's plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January....

Arsenal responded to a humiliating defeat last time out with a confident win over a limp Bournemouth. Arsenal responded to a humiliating defeat at Anfield with a confident win over a limp Bournemouth Eddie Howe had no illusions of Bournemouth's performance against Arsenal, saying they deserved ex...

Arsenal responded to a humiliating defeat at Anfield with a confident win over a limp Bournemouth Arsenal responded to a humiliating defeat last time out with a confident win over a limp Bournemouth. Arsenal needed to respond to their 4-0 defeat Liverpool in their last game, and did that in style...

Thomas Lemar has played both wings and centre. With Arsenal keen to revive their £92 million bid for Thomas Lemar as Alexis Sanchez's replacement, The Sun now reports that the Chilean could be offered to Monaco as a potential makeweight in a January transfer. For more on Lemar to Arsenal, as well...

Craig Burley says Arsene Wenger is talking more nonsense than ever after his comments about not changing Arsenal's style. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it never crossed his mind to swap Raheem Sterling for Alexis Sanchez. Arsene Wenger is still convinced that Arsenal will be title chall...

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists Eden Hazard is ready make his first appearance for the Blues this season against Leicester City. Antonio Conte brushed off Chelsea's failure to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ross Barkley in the final days of the summer transfer window, and insisted that it...

With Arsenal back in action against Bournemouth this weekend, it would appear that Olivier Giroud is willing to go to great lengths to win back his place in the first team. Unable to get a regular game up front, the Frenchman has opted to try his hand -- quite literally -- as a goalkeeper for the...

Newly-minted Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain explains what was behind his decision in choosing Liverpool over Arsenal and Chelsea. The FC panel aren't sure that Philippe Coutinho will have an immediate spot in the lineup as he returns to Liverpool. Ian Darke and Stewart Robson join t...

Alejandro Moreno and Alexis Nunes weigh the pros and cons of the vote to move the Premier League transfer deadline. Are Manchester United the real deal? When are City going to play like champions? Could Chelsea be a force after all? And will Liverpool be able to sustain their exciting start? Then...

The ESPN FC crew discuss who won and who lost in the Alexis Sanchez saga. It is only five weeks since Arsene Wenger suggested, rather strangely it seemed at the time, that Alexis Sanchez entering the final year of his contract was "an ideal situation" for Arsenal. In the intervening time, Sanchez...

While Oxlade-Chamberlain may not fill a need for Liverpool, Mark Ogden feels it's a big coup for Liverpool to beat Chelsea. While Oxlade-Chamberlain may not fill a need for Liverpool, Mark Ogden feels it's a big coup for Liverpool to beat Chelsea. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to sign for Liv...

Steve Nicol doesn't understand why Danny Drinkwater would want to leave Leicester City to a potential bench role at Chelsea. While Stevie Nicol defends Mesut Ozil at Arsenal, he feels Riyad Mahrez could offer Arsene Wenger's side a bit more. Jamie Vardy believes he has been proven right to turn d...

Unai Emery highlights PSG's phenom acquisition, Kylian Mbappe, and the decisive football qualities he brings to PSG. Kylian Mbappe has revealed he turned down Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to sign for boyhood club Paris St Germain. The 18-year-old France international striker, who was unveiled as...

Paul Mariner tries to assess how Arsene Wenger will go about turning Arsenal's season around after their terrible start. OK, let's breathe. There's usually a point during every Arsenal season where fans have to calm down a bit and remind themselves that all is not lost and things may not be as ba...

ESPN FC's Paul Mariner does not hold back when talking about Arsenal's season so far. Ordinarily, a home game against Bournemouth would not be considered the greatest test of a manager as experienced and renowned as Arsene Wenger, but this weekend's game is one that will undoubtedly challenge the...

Valencia looked as if they would steal three points in the Bernabeu, until Marco Asensio produced another moment of magic. Gabriel Paulista says he has taken a gamble by joining Valencia from Arsenal, with coach Marcelino offering him no guarantees regarding playing time. Valencia signed the Braz...

Hal Robson-Kanu and Aaron Ramsey scored second-half goals to lead Wales over Moldova. Wales endured a shaky start to come away with a win after two late goals. Chris Coleman expressed his relief after Wales survived a "scary" night in Chisinau to boost their World Cup qualifying hopes with a 2-0...

Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner lambastes Mesut Ozil for telling former Gunners to stop talking and support the club. Paul Mariner tries to assess how Arsene Wenger will go about turning Arsenal's season around after their terrible start. Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been appointe...

With multiple players flitting about all over the place, it's perhaps understandable the transfer deadline day scramble might create a bit of confusion here and there. However, it would seem that a rather major move managed to slip through the net completely unnoticed in the England camp -- at le...

Paul Mariner says Philippe Coutinho must honor his contract now that he'll remain with Liverpool. Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer discuss the winners and losers of the Alexis Sanchez saga. And so, after the mania comes the lull. The transfer window closed Thursday with a day of frantic activity, b...

Arsenal reportedly plan to be proactive regarding new deals for first-team regulars. After Arsenal's summer transfer plans were derailed by the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the club plans to tie down a host of stars this season to...